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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.46, 22,732.26 and 4,764.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.46, 22,732.26 and 4,764.21 is: 7,147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.46 : 22,732.26 = 4,764.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.46/22,732.26 = 4,764.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.46x = 22,732.26 × 4,764.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.46x = 108,301,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,301,260.41/15,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.44

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